Frank Lacy Darnell, Jr, of Denison, TX passed away Nov. 30, 2019 in Flower Mound, TX. Frank worked for Montgomery Ward for many years. Frank took care of his beautiful wife from 1977 to 2009. During their life together they took many day trips with their children, including trips to Colorado, as he loved the mountains. He once had a trailer house in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Frank enjoyed taking his wife to Shreveport to play slot machines. He also enjoyed dancing with his wife and strived to ensure she and the children had lasting memories of their life together.
Riding motorcycles and eating peppermint ice cream would bring a smile to his face every time. His smile was contagious and he always looked on the bright side.
In his later years Frank found joy in making shadow puppets with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Frank loved Denison and was always ready to drive around town and reminisce with memories of how the town was. Frank adored his pets.
He was an amazing father to three beautiful children, one of whom he has joined in heaven Karen Thompson; two survivors Darryl (Linda) Darnell of Lake Dallas, Texas and Sharon Melton of Crowley, Texas. His sister Linda Lott of Chester, Virginia and her children Mark Burkes of Denison, Texas Vicki Byrd and Laura Craig of Chester Virginia. He was an amazing grandfather to four beautiful grandchildren Grant Leighty of Kansas, Lola Cambell of Denton Texas, Amanda Leighty of Orrick Missouri, Frankie Thompson of Corsicana, Texas, step grand children Charlie Osten of Lake Dallas, Texas and Katie Knight of Lewisville, Texas and joined in heaven with Frankie Melton, he also was blessed with being a Great Grandfather of two beautiful Great Grandchildren Ariel Lashley and Aydenn Leighty of Grain Valley, Missouri.
He had a way of always shining light on the darkness times. But when you did something wrong he would definitely made sure you knew it. Frank was prime example of living to be like Christ and very much praised Lord. He had heart of gold of unconditional love for everyone.
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